Were you injured in a dog attack? Did you or a loved one suffer a dog bite incident? Dog bite incidents are relatively common. These incidents can lead to significant injuries and can even be fatal in some instances. Victims of dog bite incidents, and their families, could have grounds to pursue claims for the harm suffered. Of course, video footage of the dog bite incident can prove to be essential for the outcome of the case.
How can victims obtain video footage after a dog bite incident? In general, getting video footage of a dog bite incident can be complicated. In fact, in many cases, victims need the help of a lawyer to get video footage of their accident.
If you were the victim of a dog bite incident and need legal help accessing the video footage of your accident, do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team immediately. Our lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm can help you get the footage of your dog bite incident and help you with the entire legal process. Do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
Some Common Questions
After your dog bite incident, you could be left with some of the following questions:
- How can I get video footage after my dog bite incident?
- How can I get video footage from a camera at a private property?
- How can I get surveillance video from a camera in a public space?
Considering that video footage can be essential for the outcome of your claim, getting the answers to these questions is also essential.
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Why is Video Footage So Important?
Video footage can make or break an accident case. This is because of what the video footage can capture. Video footage can capture the following:
- The hazard that directly contributed to the incident (whether the dog was unleashed, whether the dog was showing signs of aggression, whether the dog owner let the dog leash go, etc.)
- Exactly how the incident happened (whether the dog lunged at the victim, whether the victim got too close to the dog, whether the victim was actually the aggressor, what part of the body the bite occurred on, how long the attack lasted, etc.)
- The aftermath of the dog bite incident (visible injuries, whether the dog owner tried to help, whether the paramedics were called, etc.)
Without a doubt, a camera can capture many things that can change the course of a case. For example, if the dog was leashed but the victim simply got too close or aggravated the dog in some way, then liability would likely be different. Depending on the details surrounding the incident, the victim or the dog owner could benefit from video footage of a dog bite incident.
How Do I Obtain Video Footage of My Dog Bite Incident?
The answer to this question will depend on the specific details surrounding the incident. For example, if the incident occurred on private property, no one has a legal right to the footage. The video footage belongs to the property owner. Of course, it is possible to speak to the property owner and request the footage, but the property owner does not have to cooperate and give you a copy of the video. In general, in instances where the authorities were called and arrived on scene, property owners are more willing to provide video footage – although they still are not required to do so. Overall, when a property owner is unwilling to cooperate and provide video footage, the only way to obtain the footage is through the courts.
If the incident was captured by a camera in a public space that is owned and operated by a city/county entity, you have the right to the footage under the Freedom of Information Act. The first thing that you need to do is figure out what entity owns/operates the camera. Next, you will need to contact them and submit your request (this can either be an official form or a written request describing the incident). The entity will process your request and provide you with the video footage. It is important to note that footage captured from these cameras is only kept for a few days or weeks before being discarded, so you must act fast.
For more information regarding how to obtain video footage after a dog bite incident, contact us today.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm – Our Dog Bite Injury Lawyers are Ready to Help
If you or a loved one were injured in a dog bite incident, contact us today. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling dog bite injury claims and other personal injury claims. We can help you every step of the way – from obtaining video footage of your accident to filing your claim and recovering compensation. If you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you, contact us as soon as possible. Our dog bite injury lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
We offer free legal services, including both free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your dog bite injury claim, our experts are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim and recover the payout that you are owed. To benefit from these free legal services, contact us today.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients are never required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. Since our team works on contingency, our clients will actually never be required to pay any legal costs unless they win their claims. If you do not win, you will simply not be responsible for paying anything.
If you are ready to explore your legal options and speak with our dog bite injury lawyers, contact us today.
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